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UNF looks to smoke out tobacco use with voluntary measure

Danae Leake Aug 10, 2015
“We’re not saying don’t smoke, we’re just saying you can’t smoke right now,” Director of Health Promotion Shelly Purser said. “It’s going to help eliminate all the tobacco litter. This is a voluntary compliance and the university community needs to be part of it.”
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Andrew Swenson was last seen on Aug. 1 at the Mad Decent Block Party in Ft. Lauderdale. 
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Swenson died in hospital, toxicology results pending

Christian Ayers Aug 3, 2015
According to a Martin County Sheriff’s Office report, UNF student Andrew Swenson went to the Mad Decent Block Party in Ft. Lauderdale with a friend on Aug. 1, but the friend came back without Swenson, who did not have his cellphone.
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Student dies two days after first solo flight

Student dies two days after first solo flight

Alex Wilson Aug 3, 2015
Darien Matay was a UNF student majoring in Clinical Psychology and died July 16.
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The Week Ahead: Intersession at UNF

The Week Ahead: Intersession at UNF

Kathryn Williford Aug 1, 2015
Several events will take place in the first half of August. MOCA will host free family-friendly events, and there will be a One Voice discussion, an Auxiliary Oversight Committee meeting, and a rugby championship.
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Evacuated students and parents look on while waiting for officals to call an all clear.Michael Herrera

Student union fire alarm caused by cafeteria construction

Alex Wilson Jul 28, 2015
Construction in the Student Union cafeteria was likely the case of a fire alarm that led to everyone evacuating the building.
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The Week Ahead: July 27

The Week Ahead: July 27

Kathryn Williford Jul 27, 2015
This Week Ahead includes information about Summer 2015 Commencement this Friday, a book club, a smoking cessation class, and more.
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Photo by Robert Curtis

Parking changes next week, students advised to certain parking lots

Alex Wilson Jul 24, 2015
Due to unavailability of parking spaces in Garage 38 and Lot 18 during events next week, students can park in Lot 53 (by Hicks Hall), which requires use of the shuttle, or the second, third and fourth floors of the Fine Arts Parking Garage (Bldg 44).
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The driver of the Waste Management truck failed to lower the bed of the truck after a delivery. Photo by Michael Herrera

Truck collides with UNF Arena walkway

Michael Herrera Jul 23, 2015
Due to a truck collision earlier this afternoon, the overhead walkway and crosswalk near UNF Arena are closed, and officials are rerouting traffic in the section of University of North Florida Drive along the UNF Arena...
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Dana Baker, attorney general, explaining the circumstances of the bill's violation.Photo by Michael Herrera

Judicial review finds lobbyist bill in violation of SG Constitution

Christian Ayers Jul 22, 2015
A bill to fund a $50,000 lobbyist contract and SG travel to Tallahassee will be sent back to a committee vote after it was found in violation of the SG constitution.
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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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The Week Ahead: July 20

The Week Ahead: July 20

Kathryn Williford Jul 20, 2015
Students can donate blood on July 22, mingle with international students on July 23, swim while watching a movie, all in the week ahead.
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Traynham stalls retirement to continue as provost

Traynham stalls retirement to continue as provost

Luke Barber Jul 17, 2015
“I was happy to [be provost] for a year or two, and then I’d be happy to get back to retirement," Traynham said. "The truth of the matter is I found the job to be much more enjoyable than I ever imagined it would be...
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